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I would like to first thank Toby Bonner and Zac Taylor for the opportunity they have provided for us at the American Legion to communicate with our community. The American Legion is built … more

By Russell Stafford | 9/16/25

Let no man despise thy youth

Often, we think of our Founding Fathers as old men in powdered wigs; however, I am currently older than Thomas Jefferson when he wrote the Declaration of Independence or Alexander Hamilton when he … more

By David Hill | 9/11/25

Give thanks to the Lord

As a parent we love to hear our kids say “Thank you.” We love it when they appreciate what we do for them. Something special happens when our children see what we do for them and the … more

By Mike Walsh | 9/11/25

Push pops, papers and the Powell Tribune

I’m very excited to introduce myself as the newest intern for the Powell Tribune! My name is Nalani Jordan, and I am a senior at Powell High School. You might recognize me from the girls’ … more

By Nalani Jordan | 9/9/25

He’s a good guy, but probably not

We’re into crying season, the time when kids go to college and moms are weeping their way through goodbyes. It’s no fun, but there’s no other way. I’ve yet to meet a college … more

By Trena Eiden | 9/9/25

September happenings at the library

The Park County Library Foundation will be having a huge book sale on Friday, Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Heart Mountain Hall at the Park County Fairgrounds. This will be a bag sale from 10 … more

By Karen Horner | 9/4/25

Schools adjust to concealed carry

Change is in the air. After two years of angst, debate, and recriminations, HB-172, “Repeal Gun Free Zones” became law without the governor’s signature in July. Its effect on K-12 … more

By Bill Tallen | 9/4/25

A case for Christ

After a recent tragedy, one that is all too common, there was some level of open criticism for expressions of prayer as a means to offer relief or comfort. A call for action, in place of prayer, … more

By Andy Jacobsen | 9/4/25

Beemer visit — the final chapter

I kind of left you hanging weeks ago with Dave Beemer's trip back to my Pennsylvania stomping grounds. We were making $65 a week at a hose nozzle factory and had found our oasis in a bar called Top's … more

By Doug Blough | 9/2/25

My son grins tiredly in the dusky light after a day of hunting ups and downs ended with his first deer in the mountains near Douglas.

Raising a hunter

When I was 12, my dad took me with him and his friend on an incredible fishing trip to Alaska. I remember watching the northern lights over a lake near Talkeetna, of wading deep into the … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/29/25

Why is a horse fraidy-cat drawn to rodeo? Answer below

I was born in North Platte, Nebraska, home of no less than the annual, great big deal Buffalo Bill Rodeo. Growing up, I was surrounded by goat roper cousins from deep in the bowels of those yonder … more

By Steve Moseley | 8/28/25

What is worship?

By definition worship means to show reverence and adoration, in my case, to God. We go to worship when we attend services at our houses of worship, our churches, our synagogues, our temples, our … more

By Janita Krayniak | 8/28/25

Building Wyoming’s future through research, education and community engagement

The story of Wyoming is inseparable from the story of agriculture — from the grit of early cattle ranchers who carved out livelihoods on the open range, to today’s farmers, ranchers and … more

By Kelly Crane | 8/28/25

Thirty is still old

Tony Danza was asked what turning 73 is like. He replied, “It’s like you live in a bad neighborhood and anything can happen.” When I was a kid, people who were 30 … more

By Trena Eiden | 8/26/25

One big, beautiful win for the West

(This op ed was originally published in the The Daily Signal) President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers major victories to rural America and the West. As the … more

By Cynthia Lummis and Doug LaMalfa | 8/26/25

Mesothelioma in Wyoming’s veterans: A legacy of asbestos exposure

Asbestos is a natural mineral that was mined for decades and used in public and private buildings as insulation. The material was also extensively used in shipbuilding and piping, as well as in Army … more

By Jonathan Sharp | 8/21/25

Nuke’em til they . . . go (Part 2)

I was recently asked what I considered “proven” nuclear technology. I think it’s more a question of what level of risk, expense, responsibility and consequences we are prepared to … more

By Bill Tallen | 8/21/25

Unity in the body of Christ

In Ephesians, the apostle Paul takes many opportunities to remind followers of Jesus how we should treat each other. One such account, or encouragement is found in chapter four starting in verse one … more

By Jon Allen | 8/21/25

Health insurance premiums are set to rise — here’s why

The cost of health care in America is rising faster than most families can afford — and as a health care insurance provider and proud Wyomingite, I’m deeply concerned. Results … more

By Diane Gore | 8/19/25

This never-ending fighting like cats and dogs

What’s up with Powell cats? I’ve never seen so many cats that stand their ground when meeting my sometimes vicious (sounding) 3-year-old blue heeler. The first cat Reggie met was an … more

By Mark Davis | 8/14/25